Dental Assistant Test Bank, California Dental Law
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Board Exam CA, RDA Certification 2025, Law and
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/. which category of dental assistant may preform a facebow transfer procedure? -
Answer-dental assistant under direct supervision
/.which category of dental assistant may fabricate a direct provisional restoration? -
Answer-registered dental assistant under supervision defined by the dentist
/.which category of dental assistant may remove orthodontic bands and remove excess
cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth with a hand instrument? - Answer-
orthodontic assistant under direct supervision
/.adding medication to intravenous lines requires which type of license and what
supervision level? - Answer-sedation assistant under direct division
/.placing gingival retraction cord requires which type of license: - Answer-registered
dental assistant in extended function
/.taking impressions for tooth-born removable prosthesis is allowed by which type of
assistant? - Answer-registered dental assistant in extended functions
/.radiographic procedures may be performed under which supervision level? - Answer-
general
/.which term describes the supervision of dental procedures that are prescribed by the
dentist but not requiring the dentist to by physically present in the dental facility? -
Answer-general supervision
/.which term describes a person who may preform all the procedures of a registered
dental assistant and may preform scaling and root planning under general supervision
of a licensed dentist? - Answer-registered dental hygienist
/.which term best describes a procedure limited to the removal of plaque and stain from
exposed tooth structures? - Answer-coronal polishing
, /.which terms describes the supervision of dental procedures that are prescribed by the
dentist who must be present and check the completed procedure before dismissing the
patient? - Answer-direct supervision
/.which term describes a set of policies and standards set by the Dental Board of
California and if not adhered to may result in a citation and fine by the Board? - Answer-
regulation
/.which acronym is used to define a worker who might be exposed to infectious
materials? - Answer-DHCP
/.which terms best describes a treatment intend to create an environment in which the
patient can maintain healthy hard and soft tissue? - Answer-oral prophylaxis
/.which term describes the licensure category whereby the assistant may perform both
dental assistant and registered dental assistant duties and whose additional duties must
be preformed under direct supervision and full professional responsibility of the licensed
dentist? - Answer-RDAEF
/.if the board determines that the public health and safety would be served by requiring
all holders of license or permits to continue their education after receiving a license or
permit, it may require, as a condition to the renewal, that they inform themselves of the
developments in the practice of dentistry since the original issuance of their license or
permit. to do so, a licensee or permit holder must obtain continuing education that is
consistent with the Board's regulations. how many units of continuing education must a
RDA obtain during a two-year time period? - Answer-25 units
/.how many units of continuing education must a Dentist (DDS) obtain during a two year
time period? - Answer-50 units
/.how many units must a Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP)
obtain during a two year time periods? - Answer-35 units
/.the board may prescribe mandatory coursework within the general areas of patient
care, health and safety, and law and ethics. what three courses are required for a
licensee to renew biennially? - Answer-Infection Control
Dental Practice Act
Basic Life Support
/.a person who holds a RDA license shall provide evidence of having successfully
completed board-approved courses in what two subjects at the time of licensure? -
Answer-Radiation safety and coronal polishing
/.licenses expire at 12 midnight on the legal birth date of the licentiate at the second
year of a two year term if not renewed. an expired license may be renewed at any time